Chapter 69: Such Misfortune
Author: Geraint
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During the meeting, the two president signed a bilateral agreement that benefits both countries then they shook each other's hand with smile.
Meanwhile, Nejire really tried her best to entertain the first lady as she presented the culture of her country to her. The first lady seems to like her and they talked about a bunch of different topics like the difficulties of being a wife of the most important position.
After the meeting ends and the visitors finally left, Ichika and Nejire went together outside to get some fresh air. Nejire looks very tired as she sits on a bench, looking up at the night sky.
"Finally..."
Ichika brought back some can of coffee and he gave one to Nejire,
"Here."
"Thanks."
Nejire took the can and opened it as she sips,
"Ah~"
"Thanks for the hard work, Nejire-senpai!"
"Yeah, that was tiring."
"It seems like the first lady likes you. She said that she wants to visit this country again because of you."
Ichika sat besides her.
"Ugh! She asked me to visit with her to the famous hot springs in Hokkaido. She wants to go back here for vacation! That means there another next time that I'm doing this job!" Nejire wants to complain.
"You don't want to do it anymore? How about I pay you money?"
Nejire glanced at him then she sighs,
"No, I don't need the money. It was really tiring but this might become a valuable experience for me."
"Then what do you want? You can ask me anything as long as it's in my power."
Ichika opened his can of latte and drinks it.
"We actually just met today and a lot of things has happened. My life turned upside down just trying to know more about you."
"Pfffffft!"
Ichika chuckled and seeing this reaction, Nejire gave her an intense stare.
"What's funny?"
"Nothing... When I met you this afternoon, you look kind of cold and distant that you send chills to anyone who meet your eyes."
"Do you I really look like that?"
"Yeah, didn't you know that you're already being called The Ice Queen in your school?"
"Eh?"
"So, you're not aware."
"Hey, I'm not really that cold! I was acting normally."
"Doubt."
"It's true! Stop teasing me, Ichika-kun!"
"I'm not teasing you. I'm just speaking the truth."
"Really?"
"Yeah, some people told me that you're looking down on them." Ichika tried to imitate Nejire's cold expression then he spoke with arrogant tone, "Hey, you! I'm the most beautiful girl in this school and I have a powerful quirk. Know your place, Peasants!"
"Oi! I don't remember saying those kinds of words!"
Nejire sighs as she rest her back in the bench.
"I know I don't get along with anyone even with my classmates. To be honest, I don't even have any friends."
Ichika sips on his latte as he listens to her.
"But that's how they treated me. If they act indifferent with me then I also do the same. People avoided me because they assumed that I'm looking down on them? I have a powerful quirk, but did they know how much stamina it drains from me when I'm using it? It has drawback too! I worked hard a lot too, building up stamina through training!" Nejire pouted with teary-eyes as she protests to him.
"I see..."
"Do you really think I'm that cold?"
"Yeah, you always have this grumpy look on your face." Ichika grinned as he makes fun of her.
"Ichika-kun... shouldn't you at least comfort me?"
"Nope, I think you'll be fine from now on."
"Really?"
"Yeah, as long as you smile and remain positive, things are gonna be fine."
"Even though, I don't feel that way?"
Ichika showed her a cunning smile with his index finger between his lips,
"Yeah, that's one of the most important thing in both politics and business."
"What a sly guy."
Nejire stood up then she turned and face him with a smile,
"Well then, thank you for the advice, Mr. President!"
"No problem, my First Lady."
Ichika stood up, walking with her to the car.
"Hey! I didn't agree yet."
"It's already too late. I can't change the First Lady since they already saw you. Just tell me what you want as a payment."
"Oh, I haven't thought about it yet."
"Don't you have anything that you desire?"
"I would like to drink some jasmine tea."
"It should not something you can consume or it will become more like a treat than a payment."
"Uhmm... I can't really think of anything. I'm already happy with what I have and I feel blessed."
"But you don't have friends."
"Hey! Aren't we already friends?"
"Well, technically."
"Then I'm already satisfied."
"Such a shallow--"
Nejire became mad and immediately went in front of him as she frowns and scolds him with her index finger pointed in his chest.
"Hey! Don't call me shallow! You politicians are just too greedy that you guys wants everything!"
"Well, for me... more money and wealth means I can help a lot of people especially those children in needs."
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah, that because I actually grew up in a orphanage where the funds that we should receiving for our daily needs was taken away by those corrupt officials."
"That's horrible! Then that means, you're not All Might's real son?"
"I'm adopted. Are you disappointed now?"
"Not really. Your hair is pink that I can tell it right away. You two don't look alike at all."
"That's because I'm more handsome, right?"
"Handsome? More like a cute guy, really."
"Oi! Stop treating me like a kid."
"But you are a kid."
"Who's more childish between us?"
Ichika became mad and Nejire ran ahead of him.
"Kyah!"
"Come back here!"
Nejire stood near the lake which was sparkling beautifully under the starry night sky, then she turns around towards him and smiled,
"Thank you, Ichika-kun. I have fun today!"
Ichika was amaze of her beauty, then he just smiled back to her.
"Sure."
"Oh, I forgot to ask you."
Nejire spins around, showing her beautiful kimono to him.
"What do you think?"
Ichika already knows what she's talking about but he just asked to tease her,
"Think what? Oh, you mean the lake? It's beautiful."
"No! I'm talking about my dress! You haven't complimented me ever since I wore this in the meeting!"
"Oh, that. It suits you, Nejire. You look very gorgeous right now."
"Hehe... thanks."
Hearing his compliment, her face turned reddish and she became a little bit embarrassed. She never reacts like this when someone complimented her but something was different with him that he made her felt strange like this just from a simple compliment.
She panics and tries to smirk at him,
"Uhm... Are you... falling for me now?"
...
There's only awkward silence between them.
Ichika blinked his eyes twice then he turned around.
"I'm going home."
Nejire became flustered,
"Hey! I'm just joking! Don't leave me here!" she tried to ran and followed after him.
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When they arrive inside the car, Ichika was about to speak to the driver when he noticed that he was sweating profusely.
"Let's send Nejire home first before we go to my hotel."
"Uhm... about that Mr. President..."
"What's wrong?"
"Actually, the Hotel just told me that they are already full."
Ichika frowned at him,
"Then look for another inn! I don't care if it's the cheapest one!" he scolded him.
"Sorry, but the others are also full."
"That's impossible! Are you telling me to sleep in the streets?"
"I'm really sorry, Mr. President! I already tried contacting every hotel or inn around but they say, they are already fully booked."
"Just what is going on!"
"You don't know, Mr. President? There's gonna be a exhibit of new technologies from Yamagi Industries. It will open to the public tomorrow and support item engineers from different countries came here to witness it."
Ichika went pale, remembering something.
"Ugh! I forgor."
"Mr. President..."
"Then where will I stay tonight?"
"Nee, Ichika-kun, how about you stay at my place tonight? My parents aren't home right now." Nejire suggested.
Ichika has no other choice,
"...Then Nejire, please take care of me."
"Sure!"
Nejire seems to be happy about it.
(Such Misfortune!)
Ichika yelled to his mind.
(To be continued.)
(A/N: I'll fix my mistakes later.)